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One of America’s heroes lost his life on Feb. 2. Chris Kyle, an ex-Navy SEAL who wrote the bestselling book “American Sniper” about his service in Iraq, was shot and killed at the Rough Creek Lodge and Resort, located approximately 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth near Glen Rose.

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Relocating again Pronghorn once again moving from Panhandle to Trans Pecos. Page 4

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Police in Stephenville said Eddie Ray Routh, 25, of Lancaster, has been arraigned on two counts of capital murder for the Feb. 2 shooting of Kyle, 38, and Kyle’s friend Chad Littlefield, 35. The pair had taken Routh to the range for a day of shooting, to help

Routh as he dealt with issues related to combat. Kyle helped established the FITCO Cares foundation, a charity that helps U.S. war vets “who have survived combat but are still fighting to survive posttraumatic stress disorder,” the group’s website said. Travis Cox, director of

FITCO Cares, said the pair had taken Routh, a former Marine, to the range to “give him a helping hand and he turned the gun on them, killing them both.” Routh, who served in the USMC from June 2006 to January 2010, is currently CHRIS KYLE

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Montezuma quail sighted in unusual places Uvalde, Kinney counties part of bird’s historical range By Conor Harrison Lone Star outdoor newS

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Once encompassing a range throughout the Hill Country and Trans-Pecos region, the Montezuma, or Mearns, quail, has seen its traditional habitat drop by more than 90 percent the past 100 years. So it came as quite a surprise for Dallas hunter Stephen Hill when he came across two coveys of the secretive bird while visiting his father-in-law’s ranch near Uvalde over Thanksgiving. “I’ve never seen them before,” said Hill, a member of Park Cities Quail. “And we saw two small coveys on this trip. In 20 years, this was the first time anyone had seen them. We’ve never seen blue quail, either, but actually saw a covey of those also.” Hill said the coveys didn’t seem overly alarmed, and slowly walked into the brush after he snapped a quick picture. “I have a friend in Brackettville who also found a couple of coveys,” he said. “That is less than 15 miles away.” Although the western edge of the Edwards Plateau isn’t ideal habitat for Montezuma quail, it isn’t unheard of that the birds could establish a population there. “Both of those counties had historic distributions,” said TPWD biologist Dave Holdermann. “These birds aren’t prone to long-distance movements, so it is pretty well accepted

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RARE SIGHT: This photo of a Montezuma quail was recently taken in Uvalde County. Photo by Stephen Hill.

PULLING IN SOME BIG ONES: Amistad and Falcon are heating up as bass hit the beds for the earliest spawn in the state. Top photo by David J. Sams, LSON. Bottom photo by Outlaw Guide Service.

Time to hit it hard Amistad, Falcon start the bass spawn By Conor Harrison Lone Star outdoor newS

Spring comes early on the border. Anglers of famed reservoirs Amistad and Falcon are getting a jump on spring fishing early this year, as the bass seem to be almost a month ahead of schedule and have already begun spawning. According to Amistad guide Stan Gerzsenyi, he is catching good numbers on a shallow grass bite throwing jigs and crankbaits. “The fishing has been pretty good,” he said. “They are trying to spawn — spring is here. I usually find them on beds in late February, but some fish are definitely shallow. I’m catching better

numbers shallow, but the bigger fish are a little deeper.” Gerzsenyi said finding grass flats is the key to catching solid numbers. “I’m covering a lot of water with a square-bill crankbait and jigs at different depths,” he said. “I’m using a watermelon color with a craw worm. There is a lot of grass in the lake right now, but I don’t know

how long it will last. “The water is dropping fast, so that will dry out some of the hydrilla.” San Angelo angler Austin Terry won the most recent EverStart Series event on the lake, and he See BASS, Page 14


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On the move Pronghorn relocation project underway once again By Conor Harrison Lone Star Outdoor News

STILL HUNTING GOING ON: Speckledbellies cooperated during much of the Texas goose season, but snows and Canadas were harder to come by in much of the state. Photos by Scott Sommerlatte, for LSON.

Goose season fair

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Hunters in the Texas Panhandle struggled to find water. Hunters along the coastal prairies struggled to find cooperative birds consistently. Even with all of the setbacks, Texas hunters still reported a decent goose season across much of the state. “We’ve had birds, but I would say it was just a fair season overall,” said Kris Kelley of Coastal Waterfowl. “We didn’t have as many great shoots as we would have liked — it was nothing to write home about.” Kelley said the weather was uncooperative for some of the season and the birds did not act in a consistent manner, making patterning the birds tough. In Wharton County, Game Warden Chris Bird said the late season brought a lot of snow geese into the area, and hunters on conservation hunts were having good success.

“A lot of the larger ranches are holding water and still holding quite a few birds,” he said. “Compared to last year, I’d say this season was a little better. We have quite a few blues around now and a good population of sandhills.” While plenty of birds were reported along the Texas prairies and coast, hunters and outfitters had to work to find birds in the Panhandle. A lack of water was cited as the main reason birds were more congregated and easily moved by hunting pressure. “Lake Pauline had more geese

than normal,” said Hardeman/ Ford counties Game Warden Matt Thompson. “This was the first year I’ve ever seen outfitters in this area. The local geese got educated really quick, though.” Thompson said the only substantial water in the county was on the Red River, were many of the birds were roosting. “The geese pretty much moved out after getting hit hard by hunters,” he said. Farther south in Knox County, usually a stronghold for geese, the season was tough, according to some. “Well, no water equals tough hunting,” said Knox County Game Warden Jay Oyler. “We had a bunch of hunters in here during the early season, but a lot of the outfitters moved out of the county because of the lack of water. “It was a little spotty at the end.” Oyler said, in his opinion, there weren’t nearly as many birds as there have been in past seasons. See GOOSE, Page 6

After a one-year delay due to drought and poor range conditions, pronghorn are once again headed from over-populated herds in the Panhandle to the Trans-Pecos region. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists, landowners and a team from Sul Ross State University worked to round up a target number of 115 antelope from areas around Dalhart. The pronghorn will be trailered to ranches near Marathon for release. “We are at the capture site now,” said Dr. Louis Harveson of the Borderland Research Institute at Sul Ross, when contacted by LSON. “We’ve captured 39 in

HITCHING A RIDE: Pronghorn are captured and flown to a checking station before boarding trailers to head to their new home in Brewster County. Photo by Dr. Louis Harveson.

the first two days and 28 are on the truck. Our goal is 115 animals, and everything is going very well.” Harveson said nearly 50 people were participating in the roundup. “Dalhart has a surplus of animals and they are getting after crops on farmers’ land,” he said. “The past three months, we’ve been working with landowners and watching habitat. That area has been on the receiving end of a lot of rain and good snowfall, which has made for good browse.” The project was halted last year after dismal success in relocating a herd near Marfa in 2011. The group released 194 animals that year, but drought, fires and horrible range conditions reduced the success of that herd. Harveson said a number of factors contributed to the decline, including parasitic worms, predation by coyotes and bobcats, stress from the move and lack of nutrition. Forty animals were fitted with radio collars, but 26 died within eight weeks of being released. Another 26 fawns were fitted with collars, but only two made it past six months. “At last count there were 30 percent from the last group that are still there,” Harveson said. “But we had a 50 percent fawn crop last year, so even though we lost some early on, we are starting to see the population come up. Around Marfa, that herd is now thriving despite early losses.” See PRONGHORN, Page 6

Take care to close fence gaps It was a sad sight. A yearling fawn wedged between two fence posts at the corner boundary of two properties in Stonewall County. The gap was less than six inches wide, but the fawn had managed to get its head into the gap, but couldn’t pull the rest of its body through. The deer was outside the high fence, but wedged between a corner post and the corner post on another property. What could be done to prevent this? According to Tyler Bradford at Hill Country Fence and Ranch, a simple solution exists. “I’d just weld a brace between the two fence post so the animals couldn’t get in there,” he said. “Just weld a panel to close the gap.” Bradford said manufacturers will not insure a fence that is less than one inch above the ground, so ranch owners need to be vigilant for holes coming under the fence. On the ranch with the dead deer, the owners set and regularly check snares set at holes under the fence used by hogs, raccoons and coyotes. — Staff report

STUCK: Landowners should patrol their fences regularly and fix any gaps, or even the smallest holes, to prevent wildlife deaths. Photo by David J. Sams, LSON.


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Pursuing all predators

Indictments handed down for holding warden at gunpoint An Upshur County grand jury has returned multiple felony indictments, including two first-degree counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, naming a father and son accused of holding a state game warden at gunpoint last October. All the indictments stem from an Oct. 6 incident in which Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Shane Bailey was disarmed and detained by two armed men while the officer was making a routine check for hunting law violations on private property in Upshur County. The warden used his cell phone to call for help, and soon numerous local and state officers came to his assistance and ended the situation with no shots fired. Lloyd Allen Crabtree, 51, a former county commissioner in Upshur County, was named in five felony indictments, including three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer (first-degree felony); one count of taking a weapon from a peace officer (third-degree felony) and one count of unlawful restraint with a deadly weapon (third-degree felony). Crabtree’s son, Todd A. Crabtree, 28, was indicted on three felony charges: One count of aggravated assault on a peace officer (first-degree felony); one count of taking a weapon from a peace officer (third-degree felony); and one count of unlawful restraint with a deadly weapon (third-degree felony). The two suspects turned themselves in at the Upshur County Jail a short time after the warrants were issued. “We really appreciate the hard work on the part of our Internal Affairs officers, the Texas Rangers and Upshur County District Attorney’s Office that went into this investigation,” said Col. Craig Hunter, TPWD’s Law Enforcement Division director. “While this case still has to make its way through the judicial process, we hope these indictments will send a strong message that incidents such as this one will not be tolerated by law-abiding Texans.” — TPWD

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121 teams participate in varmint tournament By Conor Harrison Lone Star Outdoor News

TAKING OUT THE PREDATORS: The Lexington Lone Star Varmint Tournament had its biggest turnout ever, with more than 200 animals turned in, including a red raccoon. Photo by Heather Ramsey.

The 4th Annual Lexington Lone Star Varmint Tournament drew record crowds and teams participating in this year’s tournament, held Jan. 26-27. A total of 121 teams registered for the event, and 47 returned to register animals. Team Anthrax from Gatesville took the top prize with a total of 325 points for registering five foxes, five raccoons and five coyotes. The team hunted in Coryell and Bell counties. “Really, we didn’t do as good as we expected to,” said Chip Lowery of Team Anthrax. “The fog rolled in on our cat country, so we had a hard time with the cats. But we had a good enough hunt.” Lowery said the hunt got off to a good start, with four coyotes before dark. “We got to our first spot and called in three,” he said. “We killed two and then moved to another spot, where we called in another three and took a double there, as well. So it helped to have four dogs before dark.” Team Bar-N-Vet from Waco took second place with a total of 310 points with one bobcat, five foxes, three raccoons

and three coyotes. Paw Paw and the Boys from North Texas took third with 300 points for five coyotes and five foxes. The scoring system gave 100 points for a mountain lion, 45 for bobcats, 35 for foxes, 25 for coyotes and five for raccoons. Only five animals from each category could be registered. “The tournament was very successful this year,” said Heather Ramsey, tournament director. “With the help from our sponsors, we were able to give away three guns, a Yeti cooler and smaller prizes. We were able to give a knife and flashlight away to the youth participants (17 years or younger). Some of the proceeds from the raffle will be going to a charity, and we are looking to donate to Wounded Warriors or Hunts for Heroes in the future.” The heaviest bobcat was taken by Rabies Rangers and weighed 20.6 pounds. The heaviest coyote went to Paw Paw and the Boys and weighed 50.8 pounds. Heaviest fox went to Team Anthrax and weighed 10.8 pounds. A total of 22 bobcats, 55 coyotes, 69 foxes and 74 raccoons were registered.


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SUCCESSFUL MOVE: Biologists help subdue a pronghorn before it gets on a trailer to head south. Photo by Dr. Louis Harveson.

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Range conditions are significantly better this season, as Brewster County has seen adequate rainfall and snow this winter. That was one of the many criteria biologists looked at when determining a release site. “We released 125 animals

into one of our herd units encompassing several properties,” said Shawn Gray, TPWD pronghorn leader. “We looked at bigger landscapes rather than individual properties. Everything we learned from the first release made it into an evaluation process where we took factors into account like fence modifications and precipitation levels.” Gray said the area where

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“I had plenty of outfitters tell me that no matter how many peanuts you have, if you don’t have water, it doesn’t matter,” he said. “We just didn’t get enough moisture this year. “It will take several years of good rains to get back to where we were.” Near Lubbock, guide Brian Schreckenbach of Blackfoot Guide Service said his season

the release took place in the Marathon Basin had abundant rainfall this year and range conditions were “excellent.” “We are a few years out from any hunting of this herd,” he said. “If this goes well, we should have another herd to pull from (for more transplants) but we need to get better age structure before anything happens. “But we’re hopeful.”

was really good. “I think we had more birds this year because of the drought in Oklahoma and Kansas,” he said. “I don’t think they had anything to eat up there. The city lakes in Lubbock held enough water to keep geese on them. We had a record harvest. Schreckenbach said the recent rains refilled some areas, and the cranes moved in along with the geese. “We had birds throughout the season,” he said. “That 2-inch rain two weeks ago really moved the cranes in, as well.”


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Enforcement of regulations could put a hurt on handfishing By Conor Harrison Lone Star Outdoor News

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has proposed a series of possible changes to fishing regulations, including defining parameters for handfishing, or noodling. “Defining parameters of handfishing for catfish and listing restrictions to aid in public understanding and enforceability, specifically regarding prohibition of the use of devices, such as poles, sticks, boxes, and pipes to aid in handfishing,” according to TPWD. Noodlers use sticks or poles to prod deep holes where catfish could be hiding. Some people stick boxes in the water to catch escaping fish. According to Bowie County Game Warden Shawn Hervey, the rule has always considered handfishing with any device such as a stick illegal.

“I’ve checked a total of about five or six handfishermen in the past year,” Hervey said. “Using a stick has always been illegal. As far as enforcement goes, the several I checked were all in the water, so it was pretty easy to see what they were doing.” Biologists in East Texas said no data has yet been collected on the potential impacts of handfishing on catfish, especially older, breeding flathead catfish. “Since it has only been allowed for a short period of time, it is hard to say what, if any, impact handfishing has made on the species,” said Tim Bister, TPWD biologist from Tyler. “We like to have five years of data to make those kinds of analysis.” Bister said the number of people handfishing in Texas is See HANDFISHING, Page 24

HANDS ONLY: A new emphasis on handfishing without the use of a stick or pole has some anglers worried it could hurt the growing sport in Texas. Photo by John Keith, for LSON.

Chasing the dream Paraplegic wounded warrior attempting to compete at highest levels of bass fishing By Conor Harrison Lone Star Outdoor News

Joseivan “Jvan” Perez loved being a Marine. It was a fateful day in 2007 when Perez was shot several times by an enemy sniper in Iraq, paralyzing him from the waist down. After several years of recovery, the San Antonio angler decided it was time to chase a dream he had had since his early childhood days when his father was a shrimp boat captain — becoming a professional angler. “Fishing turned my injury into a blessing,” Perez said. “It was what I truly wanted to do. I grew up near South Padre Island, and fishing was my way of getting See DREAM, Page 11

KEEPERS: Anglers along the coast say warming trends have the bigger trout moving to the shallows to feed. Photo by David J. Sams, LSON.

Big trout being caught But guides, anglers still having to search for just the right spot By Conor Harrison Lone Star Outdoor News The coast has seen a warming trend the past few weeks, and anglers are saying the trout bite is responding accordingly. “The weather has settled down and the good trout are coming in,” said Capt. Robert

Brooks, who fishes the Port Aransas area. “Plastics or lures are working, it just depends on what the fish are doing — some days they like slow-sinking lures, but sometimes they want a top-water. “More and more are coming in the last couple of weekends.” Brooks said the difference

in the past few weeks is the sun has been able to warm the water temperatures between fronts. That didn’t happen earlier in the winter. “I hope the worst of the winter weather is behind us,” Brooks added. “The water got down to 52 degrees, which is cold for us. The main thing is the fish are becoming more active because we are getting good warming trends between the cold fronts. Port Aransas is a good place to start because the trout come in the pass follow-

ing the tides. “The back bays are starting to see some more action, but bait is key.” Brooks said if anglers can’t see bait, keep looking until you do. Also, temperature plays a key in how to set the hook, which could mean the difference between a trophy fish and a missed opportunity. “On colder days, when you feel the thump, wait three or four seconds,” he said. “A lot of See TROUT, Page 20

ON HIS WAY: Jvan Perez is hoping to fulfill a dream and fish at the highest levels of competition. Photo by Jvan Perez.


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Texas anglers head to Bassmaster Classic Two former champs, two rookies in field By Craig Nyhus

Lone Star Outdoor News Five Texans, including two former Classic winners and two rookies to the event, will take to the water in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma beginning Feb. 22. Takahiro Omori of Emory will be fishing in his ninth Classic, and won the event in 2004, when it was held at Lake Wylie in North Carolina. He has competed in 239 B.A.S.S. events with 5 wins and earned $1,483,447. Omori, born and raised in Japan, came to Lake Fork unable to speak English but determined to be a bass tournament fisherman. Alton Jones of Lorena will compete in his 15th Classic, trying to capture his second Classic win. In 2008, he won the event held at Lake Hartwell near Greenville, S.C., and its $500,000 top prize. His has six B.A.S.S. wins in his 194 events, and B.A.S.S earnings of $2,178,291. Todd Faircloth of Jasper has amassed a number of high finishes, including finishing third at the 2010 Classic at Lay Lake near Birmingham, Ala. This will be his 11th Classic to go along with his

163 B.A.S.S. events and $1,535,412 in earnings. He has three Elite Series tournament wins. Yusuke Miyazaki of Mineola will compete in his first Bassmaster Classic after qualifying through the Elite Series. He has yet to win a B.A.S.S. event in 128 tries but has accumulated $327,122 in earnings. Miyazaki did win the Japanese Classic in 2005. Clifford “Albert” Collins competed in the Federation Nation Championship but didn’t make the top six to land a Classic berth. But then came the Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship and its one ticket to the Classic. Collins, a 48-year-old plumber from Nacogdoches, led the final three days of the event at Sam Rayburn Reservoir to secure his trip to Oklahoma. Collins quit fishing for nine years and started competing again five years ago. Daily launches for the Bassmaster Classic will take place at Wolf Creek Park on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees at 7 a.m, Feb. 22-24. The Outdoors Expo will be at the Tulsa Convention Center and weigh-ins and awards will be held at Tulsa’s BOK Center.

TAKAHIRO OMORI

ALTON JONES

TODD FAIRCLOTH

YUSUKE MIYAZAKI

ALBERT COLLINS

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TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHING REPORT Grasslines the key TOLEDO BEND RESERVOIR — The fishing hasn’t been too bad, according to guide Steve Derbyshire. He said he has been hitting grass lines in 12 feet of water, targeting pre-spawn bass. “I am using Trick Worms in plum apple color,” he said. “The water is warming up and we are fishing points out from creeks. We aren’t catching a lot of big ones, but we are catching a lot.” Derbyshire said the bass are in staging areas, with the bigger fish holding in deeper water and some smaller fish already shallow along the banks. “We stayed out on the last trip and caught good numbers in 8 to 12 feet,” he said. To contact guide Steve Derbyshire, call (409) 617-4175.

Sandies schooling RICHLAND CHAMBERS RESERVOIR — Midday fishing for sand bass in the main lake has produced solid action, according to guide Ernest Wilson. “The water temperature is 53 degrees and the lake is 4 feet low,” Wilson said. “I’m expecting it to turn from good to great real soon. The sand bass still have a lot of eggs, but they are still in the main lake. I’d recommend drifting with a windsock in the

ALAN HENRY: Water lightly stained; 44–55 degrees; 10.26’ low. Largemouth bass are slow to fair on jigs. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait.

low. Largemouth bass are fair on chartreuse spinner baits, jigs and crankbaits along shorelines. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies and minnows.

AMISTAD: Water clear; 65–69 degrees; 43.36’ low. Largemouth bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits, jigging spoons and soft plastics. Striped bass are good on watermelon slabs and jigging spoons. White bass are good on slabs and jigging spoons.

BUCHANAN: Water stained; 64–68 degrees; 27.75’ low. Largemouth bass are good on chartreuse/black hair jigs and Carolina-rigged black lizards along ledges in 12–20 feet.

ARROWHEAD: Water off-color; 45–52 degrees; 12.07’ low. Largemouth bass are slow to fair on jigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. BASTROP: Water lightly stained; 65–69 degrees. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon red soft plastics, spinner baits and crankbaits. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. BELTON: Water clear; 63–67 degrees; 6.66’ low. Largemouth bass are good on crankbaits, spinner baits, and lipless crankbaits. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and hot dogs. BOB SANDLIN: Water clear; 48–19 degrees; 5.33’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on lipless crankbaits and square-bill crankbaits. Some fish being caught on bladed jigs as well. BRAUNIG: Water clear. Largemouth bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms in the reeds. Striped bass are good down rigging silver and gold spoons and marble spinners near the dam. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp and cut bait. Blue catfish are good on cut bait. BRIDGEPORT: Water clear; 48–53 degrees; 14.84’ low. Largemouth bass are slow on shaky heads with green pumpkin finesse worms around docks in 6–10’. Drop shots with Xcite worms in sprayed grass are working on deeper docks. BROWNWOOD: Water lightly stained; 61–65 degrees; 10.34’

CADDO: Water stained; 48–52 degrees; 0.60’ high. Largemouth bass are good on black/blue jigs. CALAVERAS: Water clear. Largemouth bass are good on dark soft plastic worms, spinner baits and crankbaits around reed beds. Striped bass are fair on spoons and jigs near the crappie wall. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver, minnows and cheesebait near the railroad trestle. CANYON LAKE: Water lightly stained; 64–68 degrees; 8.78’ low. Largemouth bass are good on 1/8-ounce watermelon/black Texas-rigged worms and lipless crankbaits off points. White bass are good on white spinner baits and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows upriver. CEDAR CREEK: Water clear; 48–53 degrees; 2.78’ low. Largemouth bass are good on white spinner baits around shallow docks. Catfish are good on prepared bait. CHOKE CANYON: Water clear; 66–70 degrees; 17.54’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and lizards. White bass are good on chartreuse spinner baits and Li’l Fishies. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. COLEMAN: Water lightly stained; 63–67 degrees; 13.45’ low. Largemouth bass are good on watermelon soft plastics, spinner baits and lipless crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait and frozen shrimp. COLETO CREEK: Water clear; 2.90’ low. Largemouth bass are good on pumpkinseed soft plastics and spinner baits in 5–15 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, liver, and nightcrawlers.

Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch. CONROE: Water clear; 62–66 degrees; 2.98’ low. Largemouth bass are good on watermelon soft plastics, crankbaits and spinner baits. Catfish are good on stinkbait, liver and frozen shrimp. COOPER: Water clear; 48–52 degrees; 6.95’ low. Largemouth bass are slow on lipless crankbaits and suspending jerkbaits (best action is midday). Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Catfish are fair on cut bait. FALCON: Water murky; 66–70 degrees; 32.72’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon spinner baits and soft plastics. Channel and blue catfish are very good on frozen shrimp and cut bait. FORK: Water clear; 49–53 degrees; 4.16’ low. Largemouth bass are good on black/blue flipping jigs along channel bends. Later in the day, the shallow flats around creek channels will hold fish. FT. PHANTOM HILL: Water clear; 44–53 degrees; 11.16’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on jigs, lipless crankbaits and Texas rigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers. GIBBONS CREEK: Water clear. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and crankbaits. Catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. GRANBURY: Water stained; 63–67 degrees; 5.28’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon and watermelon red soft plastics, spinner baits and crankbaits. Catfish are good on frozen shrimp and nightcrawlers. HOUSTON COUNTY: Water stained; 62–66 degrees; 0.17’ high. Largemouth bass to 5 pounds are good on black/red spinner baits and soft plastic worms, and on perch/yellow crankbaits in 5–15 feet. Crappie are very good on minnows near the dam around piers and brush. Catfish are good on juglines. HUBBARD CREEK: Water offcolor; 45–54 degrees; 20.1’ low.

middle of lake.” Wilson said the birds have not started working yet, but that should change soon. “There are plenty of fish but you have to hunt for them a little bit,” he said. “They are in 27 to 30 feet of water, and some catfish are in that range also. The cats are in front of the coves.” Wilson said spoons and small slabs, along with crappie jigs, are putting fish in the boat, sometimes two at a time with multiple hooks. To contact guide Ernest Wilson, call (972) 741-8448.

Blue cats by the bunches LAKE TAWAKONI — The blue catfish bite is going strong on Lake Tawakoni. “We are catching a bunch of blue cats drifting,” said guide Larry Thomas. “Fresh shad and buffalo carp are working for bait. We are drifting through deep water and main lake points.” Thomas said he has seen sporadic bird action above bait, but it has not been consistent. “I have not seen a lot of white bass schooling,” he said. The blue cats have had decent size to them, although the average is going down due to the fishing pressure, according to Thomas. To contact guide Larry Thomas, call (940) 229-0288. — Conor Harrison

Largemouth bass are slow to fair on Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs over brush piles. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait. JOE POOL: Water clear; 47–51 degrees; 1.90’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on Texas-rigged soft plastics in 5–10’ of water. Crappie are good on jigs. White bass are good on slabs and jigs. Catfish are good on prepared baits. LAKE O' THE PINES: Water lightly stained; 49–53 degrees; 3.23’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on lipless crankbaits around shallow cover. Crappie are good on minnows. LAVON: Water lightly stained; 44–53 degrees; 8.65’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on black/blue jigs around cover. Some deeper fish being caught off main lake points on football jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad. LBJ: Water clear; 63–67 degrees; 0.27’ low. Largemouth bass are good on watermelon lipless crankbaits and wacky-rigged green pumpkin soft plastics in 6–12 feet. LEWISVILLE: Water clear; 47–51 degrees; 5.55’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on shaky heads and football jigs along main lake points. Crappie are good on minnows. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait and cut shad. LIVINGSTON: Water fairly clear; 62–66 degrees; 0.21’ high. Largemouth bass are good on chartreuse lipless crankbaits and crankbaits. Blue catfish are good on shad. MARTIN CREEK: Water clear; 65–84 degrees; 3.19’ low. Largemouth bass are good on lipless crankbaits and spinner baits around shallow cover. Some fish being caught on white bladed jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. MONTICELLO: Water fairly clear; 48–53 degrees; 0.63’ high. Largemouth bass are fair on Texas-rigged soft plastics and black and blue jigs around stumps.

NAVARRO MILLS: Water lightly stained; 63–67 degrees; 0.29’ low. Largemouth bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and pet spoons. Crappie are good on minnows. OAK CREEK: Water stained; 45–53 degrees; 17.46’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are good on jigs and live minnows over brush piles. Catfish are good on chartreuse (use Worm–Glo) nightcrawlers. PALESTINE: Water clear; 48–53 degrees; 0.85’ low. Largemouth bass are good on black/blue jigs and shaky heads around docks. Smaller baits seem to work best. Catfish are good on prepared bait. POSSUM KINGDOM: Water fairly clear; 47–53 degrees; 9.81’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs and drop-shot rigs. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Striped bass are fair on live shad. PROCTOR: Water lightly stained; 63–67 degrees; 5.12’ low. Largemouth bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on white striper jigs. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on juglines baited with cut shad. RAY HUBBARD: Water clear; 48–52 degrees; 3.14’ low. Largemouth bass are slow on Texas-rigged plastics around deep rocks. Football-head jigs and deep-diving crankbaits are effective as well. Catfish are good on cut shad. RAY ROBERTS: Water clear; 47–51 degrees; 3.81’ low. Largemouth bass are good on lipless crankbaits and Texasrigged soft plastic baits along edge of grass lines. Carolina rigs are effective along deeper points near channels. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait. SAM RAYBURN: Water lightly stained; 63–67 degrees; 2.93’ low. Largemouth bass are slow. White bass are fair on slabs and pet spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows. Bream are fair on worms. Catfish are fair on liver

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n Saltwater fishing reports: Page 16 and stinkbait. SOMERVILLE: Water murky; 63–67 degrees; 1.65’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon spinner baits and lipless crankbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and nightcrawlers. SWEETWATER: Water murky; 43–51 degrees; 18.64’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and chartreuse nightcrawlers. TEXOMA: Water clear; 46–50 degrees; 5.66’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on medium-diving crankbaits and suspending jerkbaits along main lake points. Good numbers of fish reported on lipless crankbaits as well. Catfish are fair on cut bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. TRAVIS: Water clear; 63–67 degrees; 49.45’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and crawfish crankbaits in 12–20 feet. White bass are fair on minnows and chrome jigging spoons in 25–40 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue/white tube jigs. WHITNEY: Water lightly stained; 62–66 degrees; 8.56’ low. Largemouth bass are good on watermelon lipless crankbaits, spinner baits and crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are fair on small spinner baits. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on frozen shrimp and stinkbait. — TPWD


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away from things.” Perez fished in his first-ever tournament several years ago on Amistad International Reservoir and says he was drawn in immediately. “I was really hooked,” he said. “It was just God guiding me toward what I wanted to do. I just try and stay positive.” Perez has won a small tournament on Amistad, and hopes to compete in the B.A.S.S. Central Division Open Series this year. “I started out as a coangler two years ago,” he said. “Now I fish them as a pro. My home lakes are Amistad and Choke Canyon, but I’d like to move to the Dallas area because of all of

the lakes nearby. When I go fish one of these lakes (in South Texas), it is a full trip for me.” Perez said he enjoys throwing crankbaits, but said he has to master all types of techniques to have a chance at competing in the highest ranks. “My favorite way to fish is whatever is catching fish,” he said laughing. “I love crankbaits, but going out and fishing with these pros has taught me that I have to be good at everything. I need to know it all.” Perez said flipping jigs into grass is something he has been focusing on this season. “I enjoy punching grass,” he said. “It is a lot more challenging in a wheelchair. My motto is taken from the Marines — adapt and con-

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quer. There is no room for complaining; I’m just trying to make the best of any situation.” Perez said the thing that has most surprised him about attempting to make a living by fishing is the amount of time spent finding sponsors and getting exposure. “There is a lot more to fishing than I thought,” he said. “I am soaking it all in. I want to be one of the first guys to qualify with a wheelchair. The most surprising thing is the whole marketing side of this business. I was trained to shoot a rifle, not market myself.” Perez, who became a father in August, said he will put everything he has into chasing his dream. “I really want to be an Elite Series pro.”

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GAME WARDEN BLOTTER TOSSING GUN DOESN’T HELP THESE ROAD HUNTERS Jack County Game Warden Gary Hobbs had a complaint from deer hunters regarding a red pickup working a wheat field in the late afternoon. Hobbs teamed up with Wise County Game Warden Chris Dowdy and placed a deer decoy in the wheat field. That evening, a red pickup traveled by the wardens slowly but apparently did not notice the deer decoy. About a quarter of a mile past the decoy, the vehicle stopped and a shot rang out. Dowdy went to get the decoy and Hobbs went looking for the pickup. The pickup had turned around and was headed back at Hobbs. Hobbs turned around and stopped the truck. No gun was found. The driver had a Texas ID but no driver’s license. Hobbs went back down the road and was signaled by a person walking with a small flashlight. The man turned out to be the driver’s stepfather, a convicted felon and the owner of the red pickup. Palo Pinto County Game Wardens Matt Waggoner and David Pellizzari arrived to help look for a deer and a gun. After about a threehour search, no deer was located, but a Remington .243-caliber rifle with a scope was found. The driver of the pickup had tossed the gun before being stopped. Both men were placed in the Jack County Jail for hunting from a public road with the aid of a motor vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm. Cases pending. DEER DRAG LEADS TO TRESPASSING, OTHER CHARGES Atascosa County Game Warden Derek Iden received a call about a deer drag coming from one unfenced property onto another. Iden discovered that a hunter on the adjacent piece of property had shot two bucks, seconds apart, two days prior. Iden tracked down the

TAG LEFT ON DEER SOLVES DEER DUMPING CASE While on patrol, Castro/ Deaf Smith/Parmer counties Game Warden TJ Tweedle received a call involving two white-tailed deer dumped in a ditch in Castro County. After arriving on scene, Tweedle observed one white-tailed

doe and one white-tailed buck, both with the backstraps removed. The head was also removed from the buck. A tag was discovered on the doe. Tweedle and Briscoe/ Swisher counties Game Warden Clint Hunt inter-

man and seized two sets of illegal buck deer antlers, both below the 13-inch minimum inside spread. Iden also seized all of the venison from the two illegal deer. The man had used a deer tag from his wife’s expired hunting license on one deer and a deer tag from a friend’s expired hunting license on the second deer. Several charges filed and civil restitution pending. TRAGEDY TAKES LIFE OF YOUNG SHOOTER Lamar County Game Warden Jerry Norris responded to a fatal hunting accident. A 9-year-old and a 13-year-old were shooting guns when the 9-year-old tripped and the 13-year-old was shot. There were no adults present. THOSE DARN TAGS Austin County Game Warden Sonny Alaniz received a call from a landowner who found a tote, a bucket and trash bags full of deer remains dumped by the road in front of his property. Alaniz found three deer heads with MLD tags still tied to the ears. The subject who dumped the deer was found and cases are pending. WARNING A FEW WEEKS EARLIER DIDN’T TAKE Atascosa County Game Warden Derek Iden patrolled an area where

viewed the tag owner in Lamb County, who admitted to donating the doe to another individual in neighboring Bailey County. They contacted the individual by telephone, and he admitted to dumping both deer in

he and Game Warden Brian Scott had received some complaints about excessive shooting. Iden heard two rifle shots in the last hour of daylight and found his way to a hunter who was closing a gate behind his truck. The individual had two untagged yearling spike bucks in the bed of his truck that he called “trash bucks.” Scott had written this hunter a warning two weeks earlier for not filling out the Hunter Harvest Log. After listening to multiple excuses, Iden gave the hunter four citations for not tagging both spikes and for not filling out the Hunter Harvest Log for each deer. Iden also explained to the hunter that he had reached his annual bag limit for buck deer in Atascosa County. Cases pending. NOT RECOGNIZING SELF IN PHOTOS, SCALPEL WRAPPER HELP SOLVE COMPLAINTS Young County Game Warden Brent Isom resolved two recent poaching complaints. First, he received a complaint from a landowner and hunter claiming that someone had been poaching on the leased property. The investigation involved communicating with the hunter over the phone with photos being sent via email. After several hours of searching the property for evidence and comparing photos to the location, it was determined that the photos were from another hunting loca-

the ditch and was curious what the problem was. The subject was contacted at his new residence in Randall County, and two citations for failure to keep white-tailed deer in edible condition were issued.

tion and the photos were that of the hunter who had made contact with the warden. The hunter didn't recognize himself in the photos. Second, Isom investigated a case involving a landowner complaining of poaching taking place on his hunting property, where two gut piles were found. During the investigation, Isom found a small aluminum wrapper from a scalpel. While back at the ranch house, Isom observed the adult son’s hunting gear, which contained a scalpel. He compared the lot numbers of the aluminum wrapper to the blade in the hunting gear and it matched. It turns out that hunting took place on the family ranch while the father was away. Cases solved. MAN ADMITS TO TAKING TWO DEER FROM ROAD WITH CROSSBOW Tarrant County Game Warden Clint Borchardt received information regarding a deer that had been shot near Eagle Mountain Lake at night with a crossbow at the end of December. The information included a white extended-cab pickup truck being involved. Later, Tarrant Regional Water District Officer Mike Foster received information from a Tarrant County sheriff’s deputy who had arrested a man at 3 a.m., driving a white extended-cab pickup truck around the first part of December who had a crossbow in his possession. The man admitted to the officer

that he was looking to shoot a deer from the road. The subject was finally located and admitted to being at the scene of the first incident but denied killing a deer. After consent was given to search the truck, blood evidence was taken and the man told the warden that the blood in the truck would not match the blood from the deer in question. When asked why not, the man told the warden it was because it belonged to another deer that he had shot off the road with his crossbow. Antlers were seized, cases pending and investigation ongoing. WARDENS RESCUE EJECTED MAN, RUNAWAY BOAT Caldwell County Game Warden Joann Garza-Mayberry and Bastrop County Game Warden Kris Bishop were patrolling Lake Bastrop when they noticed a distant boat operating in a continuous circular pattern. As they got closer, they observed the boat circling what appeared to be a marker in the water. Upon approach, they realized the boat was unoccupied and the marker was the head of an elderly gentleman struggling to stay afloat in the water because he was wearing a PFD that was not properly buckled. The two wardens made contact with the exhausted fisherman and pulled him into their boat. He was unable to clearly communicate due to the loss of his glasses and hearing aids. It was apparent he had been swimming in the ice-cold water for some time. Bishop then drove to the elderly man’s running boat, maneuvered into the inner circular pattern of the boat close enough for Mayberry to leap from their game warden boat into the runaway boat. The boat was stopped and returned to dock. The man was cold, wet and embarrassed but able to drive home. There was a kill switch on the motor, but the operator was not wearing it when he was thrown overboard.


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that whatever people are observing is the expansion of a local population. There might be enough moisture now that populations are doing well.” Holdermann said the birds are extremely secretive, so they could have been there all along. “South of that area in the

Northern Mexico state of Coahuila, there are still populations,” he said. “Historically, they have been along the Rio Grande River. It isn’t optimal habitat — mostly mesquite and rocky. They are a woodland quail. “The Edwards Plateau has woodlands with good grasses, which

makes for good habitat.” Holdermann said the birds are more common, although fragmented, in the mountain ranges of the Trans Pecos. “They are more widely distributed because they haven’t lost so much of their historic range,” he said. TPWD biologist Jason Hardin

said the birds prefer steep elevations, not the fairly flat, rocky terrain in Uvalde County. “It’s not the country you’d expect to find them in,” he said. As for hunting, currently no open season exists in Texas for Montezuma quail. “They are designated in the

department’s Conservation Action Plan as a species of greatest concern,” Holdermann said. “Limited hunting could be in the future in the Trans Pecos, but not now.” For now, people like Hill are just happy to have the birds around. “It was great to see those coveys,” Hill said.

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Less than one month from now, some of the state’s best bass anglers will kick off another season. The Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela’s will start the 2013 season March 2 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The popular team tournament trail is already accepting registrations and will reward anglers with the chance to win a free 8-foot Pro Series II Power-Pole shallow water anchor system with registration prior to midnight Feb. 28. In addition, anglers registering prior to midnight Thursday will secure an opportunity to pre-fish Friday, March 1. Early registration is available online, via phone or at Needmore Tackle. On-site registration for the season opener on Sam Rayburn will be held Friday, March 1 from 5-8 p.m. at Umphrey Pavilion. At least one team member is required to attend. First place prize is a fully rigged Triton 18SE bass boat with a 150 hp Evinrude motor. In addition to unprecedented contingency opportunities for anglers at each event, the TXTT also includes impressive television and media coverage, not only within the Lone Star State but across the country as well. Airing to a national audience on multiple major networks, the Texas Team Trail will be seen on NBC Sports Network, Pursuit Channel, World Fishing Network and the Texas Channel. After the first regular season event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the TXTT will visit Lake Ray Roberts, Belton Lake and Cedar Creek Lake before the two-day Championship on legendary Falcon International Reservoir, October 12-13. Anglers with questions or anyone interested in more details on the tournament circuit are encouraged to visit www.texasteamtrail.com or call (210) 788-4143.

being held at the Erath County Jail on a combined $3 million bond. Kyle was no stranger to the hunting world, giving his time to organizations such as Dallas Safari Club. He attended last month’s Journeys Convention, spoke at the Life Member’s Breakfast, and donated his time to an upcoming African hunt that was auctioned at the Convention for more that $40,000.

Kyle’s friend and hunting partner, Scott O’Grady was shaken by the news. “Chris was a true patriot and a wonderful husband and father,” O’Grady said. “He was an incredible warrior and had the biggest heart in reaching out to help others. He was the most generous, honest person I have ever met in my life. “He will be sadly missed.” — Staff report

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caught most of his bass in less than 2 feet of water (see report, page 20). Terry fished drainages and cuts coming into and out of coves in 1 to 2 feet of water, to catch a nearly 60-pound stringer in three days. Just down the border, Falcon International Reservoir anglers are also finding bass on the beds, although pressure is high on those fish due to low water levels and a large amount of boats fishing the same spots. Guide Tommy Law has left the beds, and the crowds, and has gone to a flipping pattern to

locate unpressured bass. “We had such a long cold spell and all of a sudden it’s 85 or hotter and the full moon to boot,” Law wrote on his fishing report at falconlakeguide.com. “A lot of fish were holding, holding, holding. They will not hit the bank to spawn until it gets right. Then it will settle back again and good numbers will go back to structure. This wave of spawners is a big one, but I hope it is over soon. “I want them deep.” According to James Bendele at Falcon Lake Tackle, the lake is picking up, but hasn’t gotten great yet.

“Yesterday turned out to be a pretty good fishing day around here, but not one for the record books,” he said. “I did manage to boat a 7-pound, 14-ounce bass in the mix, the best fish I have caught in a while. I caught her in the Veleno, and the Veleno has put out some really nice fish in the last week, including a couple of double digits. “The next week looks awesome weather-wise — time to hit it hard.” Stan Gerzsenyi, (830) 768-3648 Tommy Law, (325) 439-6045 Falcon Lake Tackle, (956) 765-4866

2013 Scheduled Events: March 2 — Sam Rayburn Reservoir April 6 — Lake Ray Roberts May 4 — Belton Lake June 1 — Cedar Creek Lake October 12-13 — Championship — Falcon International Reservoir — TXTT


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TEXAS SALTWATER FISHING REPORT Drum beginning run CORPUS CHRISTI — A lot of oversized black drum are being caught from the Red Dot Pier in Corpus Christi, according to Randy Doud. “Anglers are catching good numbers of oversized drum on dead shrimp, Fish Bites and sea lice,” he said. “The biggest so far has been 44 pounds.” Along with a good drum bite, which Doud said was a few weeks from peaking, sand trout have been plentiful, along with a few keeper redfish. “The sand trout are being caught on cut bait and dead shrimp, and the reds are being caught on mullet. There haven’t been too many reds — just a few here and there.” To contact Red Dot Pier, call (361) 937-5347.

NORTH SABINE: Trout are fair to good on the Louisiana shoreline on top-waters and Corkies. Flounder are fair on jigs tipped with shrimp around marsh drains. SOUTH SABINE: Redfish are good in the cuts leading to the marsh. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Trout are fair to good while dredging the reef on soft plastics. BOLIVAR: Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs. Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. TRINITY BAY: Trout are fair good for drifters working mud and shell on soft plastics. Redfish are fair at the Spillway on crabs and shrimp. Trout are fair to good in the marsh. EAST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good on the south shoreline on Catch 5s, Corkies and Catch 2000s. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.

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Sheepshead bite is on Red snapper, grouper in state waters PORT ISABEL — Robert Tyler of Osprey Cruises said the charter boat has been catching good numbers of red snapper, along with gag and Warsaw grouper. “Along with those, they are seeing a lot of sharks, some kingfish and ling,” Tyler said. “The best baits have been herring or squid, and sometimes they catch live bait out there.” Tyler said the boat is running between 10 and 17 miles from the dock each day. “They’ve been doing pretty well every trip,”

WEST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are fair to good for waders working shorelines at sunset. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Redfish are good in the cuts leading to the back lakes on shrimp and scented plastics. TEXAS CITY: Black drum and redfish are fair to good at the mouth of Moses Lake on shrimp and crabs. Sheepshead are fair on shrimp under a popping cork around the rock groins. FREEPORT: Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. Black drum and redfish are good at the jetties on cracked blue crabs. EAST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are good for drifters over mud and shell on live shrimp, soft plastics and plastic minnows. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. WEST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are good for waders working the soft guts on plastics. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on

ROCKPORT — The winter Texans are hammering the sheepshead, along with oversized black drum, according to Ingleside guide Dan Kelly. Along with the jetty catches, Kelly said some nice trout have been caught the past week. “There are 20 boats everyday tied up near the jetties just hauling in those big sheepshead,” Kelly said. “The redfish have been a little tough on artificials, and some good trout are showing up.” Kelly said he boated a 37-inch redfish on a recent trip, and trout limits are pretty regular. “Black drum have been really easy the past week,” he said. To contact guide Dan Kelly, call (361) 332-9836. — Conor Harrison

shrimp and crabs. Black drum and redfish are fair to good at the jetty on crabs. PORT O'CONNOR: Trout and redfish are fair on soft plastics over soft mud. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp. ROCKPORT: Trout are fair to good in the deep cuts on free-lined shrimp. Redfish are good in California Hole on natural baits. Trout are fair on the edge of the shrimp boat channel on DOA Shrimp and scented plastics. PORT ARANSAS: Redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. Trout are fair at the mouths of guts on the outgoing tide. CORPUS CHRISTI: Redfish are fair to good in the guts in Oso Bay on scented plastics. Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on scented plastics and live shrimp. Black drum and redfish are fair to good in the channels on crabs.

BAFFIN BAY: Trout are fair to good in the Land Cut on live shrimp. Trout are fair to good for waders working rocks and mud on Corkies. Trout are fair to good on soft plastics on the flats adjacent to the ICW. PORT MANSFIELD: Trout are fair to good on Corkies and MirrOlures around sand, grass and mud. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes with scented plastics. SOUTH PADRE: Trout are fair to good around the spoil islands and edges of channels on plastic shrimp and scented plastics under popping corks. Black drum, sheepshead, mangrove snapper and redfish are fair on shrimp at the jetty. PORT ISABEL: Trout are fair to good on the edge of the flats adjacent to deep water on scented plastics and live shrimp. Black drum and redfish are fair in the channel on shrimp and crabs. — TPWD


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Shallow Sport Boats’ newest crossover model will appeal to a broad spectrum of anglers, from guides to large fishing parties to anglers who want to access the skinny backwater and hit the rigs for snapper in the same day. Three separate hulls and a spacious front deck provide a roomy and stable fishing platform. Built with a multi-strake tri-hull tunnel design, this boat will easily maneuver in shallow water. It offers a center console with an acrylic windshield and flush mount dash. Fishermen-friendly features include an in-dash tackle box, waterproof bow storage with four hatches, two rear storage compartments, a 25-gallon livewell in the rear hatch, and a 125-quart Yeti cooler. The boat, shown with custom options, starts at $65,000 with standard equipment and a Yamaha 250 outboard motor. (956) 233-9489 • www.shallowsportboats.com

Platinum Lounge Spo Sport rt This 25-foot, 9-inch-long pontoon by Legend Boats might make you relax merely by looking at it. Big enough for an angler and 15 of his or her closest friends, this pontoon has a rounded front deck, an easy access rear gate for easy docking and loading, 360-degree surround seating with four chaise lounge couches, and more. The pontoon also has a platinum fiberglass helm on a raised platform, full instrumentation, and a large Bimini top. Rated for a 150 HP engine, it sells for $33,999 (preparation and delivery fees extra).

861 (Predator) Boat War Eagle Boats’ drool-worthy fishing vessel comes loaded with all the standard features plus some. This is a comfortable, stylish boat whose console boasts full instrumentation, no feedback steering, and a windshield. The Predator is built on an 18-degree V-hull for a smooth ride even on windy days; it features the company’s wings transom design for maneuverability; and it has a reverse chine on the hull for easy turning and easy driving. Fishermen also will find rod straps for bass fishing rods, extended rod boxes to accommodate longer crappie poles, dual 84-quart recirculating livewells on the bow and rear, and an aerated baitwell under the bow seat. The 18-foot, 5-inch-long Predator also offers plenty of storage room, including two insulated ice chests, dry storage under seats, and added bow storage. This fishing boat is rated for engines up to 115 HP. Available in several color options, including seven camo patterns, we priced this model, when equipped with a 115 Mercury four-stroke engine, at $23,258 at Rockwall Marine. This does not include prep or delivery fees.

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H20 Bay Boat

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This is a boat for serious, even professional, fishermen. Phoenix Bass Boats’ newest model has a wide front deck, under-seat net storage, a rotating tackle system, a 44-gallon livewell, and a completely enclosed console that comes standard with a Lowrance HD 8 in both bow and console. The 20-foot, 6-inchlong bass boat with a 96-inch beam is manufactured with all composite construction and offers full instrumentation. It is rated for a 200 to 250 HP engine. Look for this boat to debut at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. Call the company or dealer for pricing. (931) 967-7210 • www.phoenixbassboats.com

Xpress Boats uses such words as performance, fishability and value to describe its Hyper-Lift Bay series. Sporting a stylish and elegant exterior and a tough interior, this 20-foot, 3-inch-long boat will nimbly slice through choppy waters. The H20 Bay boat offers strength and stability. Features include an Xtreme Coat floor liner so that wet decks won’t pose a problem and large storage compartments for holding all the gear anglers need for a successful day on the water. This dependable and versatile fishing platform will meet the needs of anglers, whether they are pursuing trout to tarpon, quietly sight casting or tailing reds. Buyers can opt to add a Marsh, Redfish or Bay Stainless package. The boat is rated for a 115 to 150 HP engine. It sells for about $23,495.

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NATIONAL Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show canceled

New Mexico could make wanton waste a felony

Reed Exhibitions postponed the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show given the controversy surrounding its decision to limit the sale or display of modern sporting rifles at the event. The show was scheduled to take place February 2-10 in Harrisburg, Pa. “Our original decision not to include certain products in the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show this year was made in order to preserve the event’s historical focus on the hunting and fishing traditions enjoyed by American families,” said Chet Burchett, Reed Exhibitions president for the Americas. “In the current climate, we felt that the presence of MSRs would distract from the theme of hunting and fishing, disrupting the broader experience of our guests. More than 200 companies planning to attend the event pulled out including Smith & Wesson, Ruger, NRA, Trijicon, and the Rocky Mountian Elk Foundation, as did major sponsor Cabela’s, after Reed Exhibitions decision to ban displays of modern sporting rifles. The event has not been rescheduled. — Staff report

The scene is all too familiar for New Mexico’s game wardens: While investigating a report of possible poaching, the officer finds a carcass of what once was a trophy deer, elk or antelope — head removed, the meat left to rot. Poachers, when caught, face only misdemeanor penalties. State Rep. Alonzo Baldonado, R-Valencia, hopes to change that by introducing legislation that would make trophy poaching resulting in wanton waste of game a felony punishable by substantial fines and jail time. “We want to send poachers a message that stealing the state's wildlife, whether for the thrill or for profit, is a serious crime with serious consequences,” Baldonado said. “We want to stop the waste.” A fourth-degree felony could include penalties of 18 months in jail and a fine up to $5,000. — NMGF

Gila trout angling opportunity in NM Anglers who visit Lake Roberts in southwestern New Mexico will have a rare chance to catch a large Gila trout after the Department of Game and Fish stocked 150 of the formerly endangered species into the lake. The trout — retired brood stock from the Mora National Fish Hatchery — will be 15 to 16 inches long. They will join an existing population of rainbow trout, bass and sunfish in the lake. Bag limits for Gila and/or rainbow trout will remain the same: five fish per day and no more than 10 in possession. All anglers ages 12 and older must have a fishing license and appropriate stamps and validations. Legal angling for Gila trout was reopened in the summer of 2007 after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service downlisted the species from endangered to threatened. The downlisting followed an intensive effort by the federal agency and the Department of Game and Fish to restore the native fish to much of its habitat in the Gila National Forest. The downlisting also allowed agencies to begin stocking more waters with Gila trout to provide more public angling opportunities. — NMGF

Big bass being caught on Lake of the Arbuckles Recent catches at Lake of the Arbuckles have made a big splash in the local bass fishing community. On successive weekends in January, the winners of separate bass tournaments managed to haul in five-fish stringers totaling more than 40 pounds each. That means each of the five largemouth bass on these two stringers weighed on average more than 8 pounds apiece. The lunkers validate the fisheries management activities conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation over the previous decade at Lake of the Arbuckles. “The ingredients that you need to produce trophy bass are present in Arbuckle right now,” said Gene Gilliland, assistant chief of fisheries with the Wildlife Department. “I really like seeing how Arbuckle has become quite a success story from a fisheries management perspective.” During the Jan. 19 season-opening tournament held by Backyard Bassin’ Tournament Trail, anglers Jeff Reynolds and Johnny Thompson scored a big win with a stringer weighing 42.04 pounds. But they failed to win biggest-bass honors that day; that title went to a fish weighing 10.7 pounds that was brought in by the team of Marc Barber and Gary Rowland. A week later on Jan. 26, Marco Vaca and Doyle Idleman won Future Bass Team Trail’s season opener. Their five-bass limit weighed in at 41.92 pounds. Again, the winning team did not catch the biggest bass of the day. Second-place team Reynolds

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and Thompson weighed in a 10.65-pound lunker for the prize. Gilliland said Arbuckles’ big bass illustrate how proactive fisheries management can yield great results over time. “Historically, Arbuckle has not been a great bass fishery. It was dominated by large numbers of small, slow-growing bass,” he said. “In the early 1990s, the wildlife department backed off on stocking Florida strain largemouth in Arbuckle because there was a period when the department didn't have enough production from the hatchery to stock Florida bass in very many lakes in the state.” About a decade ago, as the hatcheries’ Florida strain largemouth production increased, the wildlife department resumed stocking them in Lake of the Arbuckles and other Oklahoma lakes to enhance the trophy possibilities. — ODWC

Colorado establishes new lion season The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission recently established an April mountain lion season, which will run April 1-30 beginning this year. Hunters must obtain a new mountain lion hunting license for the 2013-2014 seasons in order to hunt during the April season. A hunter may only harvest one lion during 20132014 lion seasons, including from April 1-30, 2013 and from Nov. 18, 2013-March 31, 2014. — CPWD

Oklahoma waterfowl numbers down Oklahoma waterfowl hunters reported a season of overall fewer ducks and geese, and limited to mixed hunting success. Pre-season surveys in the northern United States and Canada indicated last spring’s duck population was at an all-time high of 48.6 million birds. But the number of ducks and geese in Oklahoma during the first week of January was lower compared to the same period in 2012, said state wildlife department personnel who participated in the annual Mid-Winter Waterfowl Population Survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Drought and a lack of habitat were to blame, officials said. “This year, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma seem to be in the worst shape, as far as habitat for waterfowl,” said Terry Liddick of Spearfish, S.D., a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pilot-biologist who flew a survey aircraft this winter in Oklahoma. In the western areas of the state, ducks and geese were down 40 percent from last year. To the east, numbers were better but still below average. — ODWC


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Quail Unlimited calls it quits Quail Unlimited, based in Edgefield, S.C., announced it was ceasing operations, effective immediately. QU president Bill E. Bowles made the announcement by email on Feb. 1. “As we began to pick up the pieces of Quail Unlimited 2 1/2 years ago, and tried to determine exactly what condition QU was in, we quickly realized that this was not going to be easy,” he said. “As caring and determined members, we stood together and we overcame one obstacle after another, after another. However, the entire Board of Directors and I have made the difficult decision to cease Quail Unlimited operations and go out of business effective immediately.” Bowles recommended Quail Forever as another organization for QU members to consider. Texas quail conservation groups separated from QU several years ago. “We are sad to see the demise of Quail Unlimited,” said Quail Coalition Director Jay Stine. “For many years, QU was the leading grass-roots organization that was devoted to quail conservation, youth education, and celebration of our quail hunting heritage.” In recent years, QU increased its staff and constructed a new headquarters, but was in financial trouble by 2010. The Texas QU chapters dissolved and formed the Quail Coalition, with just one employee statewide who serves as director and assists chapters with fundraisers and administrative duties. Quail Coalition has set fundraising records each year. “Our approach allows the money raised in Texas to stay in Texas,” Stine said. — Staff report

Terry takes Amistad Austin Terry of San Angelo weighed a five-bass limit totaling 13 pounds, 13 ounces Saturday to win the EverStart Series Texas Division event on Lake Amistad with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 59 pounds, 13 ounces. For his victory, Terry earned $34,915. “I had a much tougher day out there today,” said Terry, who earned his first career victory in FLW competition. “The fish that I was catching all week were turning on late ­— once the sun came out. Today, that never happened.” Throughout the tournament, Terry began his mornings throwing a sexy shad-colored Fury F-4 Phantom square bill. As the day progressed and the sun came out, he would move to a bluegillcolored Revenge swim jig or a shad-colored Jerry Rago swimbait. Saturday, Terry had to scratch out a limit throwing solely a white Revenge Baits swim jig. “I still managed to catch around 10 fish,” Terry said. “The bite definitely wasn’t as good as yesterday, though. “The majority of my fishing time was spent in areas that I found in practice, near the Mexico side,” Terry said. “I would fish the coves and target the drains and points. The fish were coming out of the backs of the drains. They were in the grass, about 1 to 2 feet deep. They were smaller areas, but I had 40 to 50 spots that I was hitting. It was huge to get the big bag right away on the first day, because it allowed me to go looking and find those fish.” — FLW Outdoors

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times, that trout will grab the bait by the tail but wait before they eat it. On warmer days, they eat it quicker.” Internet reports indicated a good shallowwater bite on the flats when tides were normal and the fish were leaving the deep-water cuts in search of food on the flats. Along the upper coast, Sabine-area anglers have had a tough time recently due to heavily stained water. “Friday the water looked just a little better, but we could not find the trout,” said Dickie Colburn on his blog. “I have gotten several very decent reports over the weekend. The best report was 17 trout with two over 6 (pounds) Saturday afternoon and 21 trout up to 8 pounds Sunday (Feb. 3). Saturday’s

catch was made with Die Dappers and Fat Boys, while Sunday's fish were caught on 4-inch Swim Baits and Flats Minnow. Apparently, the trout wanted the longer paddle tail plastics and they were holding in 2 to 4 feet of water. “Both groups said they found 8 to 12 inches of water clarity in the afternoon. The tide changes were really weak, so that didn't help much, either.” Other good reports came from the Pringle Lake and Big Pocket areas. Wade fishing put good numbers in the boat, with a top-water bite in 1 to 4 feet of water. Capt. Robert Brooks, (361) 729-7170 Capt. Dickie Colburn, Sabinelake.blogs.com


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Sun | Moon | Tides Texas Coast Tides Sabine Pass, north Date Feb 08 Feb 09 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22

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DOWN 1. Act of game seeking food 2. Old gobblers that stay to themselves 3. A type of gunsight 4. An underwater growth 5. A popular fishbait 6. A type of fly lure 7. A female Dall 8. Ready, willing and ____ 11. Code for a type bullet 12. Angler’s term for a really small bass 15. A type of lure 17. Choke regulates size of shot ____ 18. A game hideaway 19. Grooves in the bore of a rifle 20. A group of fish in one spot 22. A type arrow, ____ head 23. Forcing wildfowl to flight 26. Gun system that fires the shell 27. A fishing lure 29. Telltale signs of game presence 32. A very good walleye bait 33. A very large game 34. The mountain ____ 36. Part of an antler

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Major 9:53 10:45 11:37 12:04 12:58 1:51 2:44 3:35 4:26 5:15 6:02 6:48 7:32 8:16 8:58 9:40 10:23 11:08 11:55 12:21

P.M. Minor 3:41 4:32 5:24 6:15 7:08 8:00 8:53 9:45 10:35 11:25 ----12:34 1:18 2:02 2:44 3:26 4:09 4:54 5:41 6:31

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SUN Rises Sets 07:06 06:04 07:05 06:04 07:04 06:05 07:03 06:06 07:02 06:07 07:02 06:08 07:01 06:09 07:00 06:09 06:59 06:10 06:58 06:11 06:57 06:12 06:56 06:13 06:55 06:13 06:54 06:14 06:53 06:15 06:52 06:16 06:51 06:16 06:50 06:17 06:49 06:18 06:48 06:18

MOON Rises 5:33a 6:20a 7:01a 7:40a 8:17a 8:53a 9:30a 10:07a 10:47a 11:29a 12:14p 1:01p 1:51p 2:43p 3:38p 4:34p 5:30p 6:28p 7:26p 8:26p

P.M. Minor Major 3:46 10:01 4:38 10:51 5:29 11:42 6:21 12:09 7:13 1:01 8:06 1:54 8:58 2:47 9:50 3:38 10:41 4:29 11:30 5:18 ----- 6:06 12:40 6:52 1:24 7:36 2:07 8:19 2:49 9:01 3:32 9:43 4:15 10:26 4:59 11:11 5:46 ----6:37 12:25

SUN Rises Sets 07:16 06:04 07:15 06:05 07:14 06:06 07:13 06:07 07:12 06:08 07:11 06:09 07:10 06:10 07:09 06:11 07:08 06:12 07:07 06:13 07:06 06:14 07:05 06:15 07:04 06:15 07:03 06:16 07:02 06:17 07:01 06:18 07:00 06:19 06:59 06:20 06:58 06:21 06:56 06:21

MOON Rises Sets 5:45a 4:44p 6:29a 5:51p 7:10a 6:56p 7:47a 7:58p 8:22a 8:59p 8:57a 9:58p 9:32a 10:56p 10:09a 11:52p 10:47a NoMoon 11:28a 12:47a 12:13p 1:40a 1:00p 2:30a 1:50p 3:17a 2:43p 4:02a 3:38p 4:43a 4:35p 5:21a 5:33p 5:57a 6:32p 6:32a 7:32p 7:06a 8:33p 7:41a

P.M. Minor Major 3:53 10:08 4:45 10:58 5:36 11:49 6:28 12:16 7:20 1:08 8:13 2:01 9:05 2:54 9:57 3:45 10:48 4:36 11:37 5:25 12:01 6:13 12:47 6:59 1:31 7:43 2:14 8:26 2:56 9:08 3:39 9:50 4:22 10:33 5:06 11:18 5:53 ----6:44 12:32

SUN Rises Sets 07:18 06:17 07:17 06:17 07:16 06:18 07:15 06:19 07:15 06:20 07:14 06:21 07:13 06:21 07:12 06:22 07:11 06:23 07:10 06:24 07:09 06:25 07:08 06:25 07:08 06:26 07:07 06:27 07:06 06:28 07:05 06:28 07:04 06:29 07:03 06:30 07:02 06:30 07:01 06:31

MOON Rises 5:46a 6:32a 7:14a 7:53a 8:30a 9:06a 9:43a 10:21a 11:00a 11:43a 12:27p 1:15p 2:05p 2:57p 3:51p 4:47p 5:43p 6:41p 7:39p 8:38p

Sets 4:57p 6:02p 7:05p 8:06p 9:05p 10:02p 10:59p 11:54p NoMoon 12:48a 1:40a 2:30a 3:17a 4:02a 4:44a 5:24a 6:01a 6:37a 7:13a 7:49a

P.M. Minor 4:07 4:58 5:50 6:41 7:34 8:26 9:19 10:11 11:01 11:51 12:14 1:00 1:44 2:28 3:10 3:52 4:35 5:19 6:07 6:57

SUN Rises 07:40 07:39 07:38 07:37 07:36 07:35 07:34 07:33 07:32 07:31 07:29 07:28 07:27 07:26 07:25 07:24 07:22 07:21 07:20 07:19

MOON Rises 6:10a 6:54a 7:33a 8:09a 8:43a 9:16a 9:51a 10:26a 11:04a 11:45a 12:28p 1:16p 2:06p 3:00p 3:56p 4:54p 5:53p 6:53p 7:54p 8:56p

Sets 5:02p 6:09p 7:15p 8:19p 9:21p 10:21p 11:20p NoMoon 12:17a 1:13a 2:06a 2:56a 3:44a 4:27a 5:08a 5:45a 6:20a 6:54a 7:27a 8:01a

Major 10:21 11:12 12:03 12:29 1:22 2:14 3:07 3:59 4:49 5:39 6:26 7:12 7:56 8:40 9:22 10:04 10:47 11:31 ----12:45

Sets 06:21 06:22 06:23 06:24 06:25 06:26 06:27 06:28 06:29 06:30 06:31 06:32 06:33 06:34 06:35 06:36 06:37 06:38 06:39 06:40

Sets 4:43p 5:49p 6:52p 7:53p 8:52p 9:50p 10:46p 11:41p NoMoon 12:35a 1:27a 2:17a 3:05a 3:50a 4:32a 5:11a 5:48a 6:24a 7:00a 7:36a

FOR THE TABLE Crockpot duck 7-8 duck breasts 1 packet onion soup mix 1/2 cup water 7-8 red potatoes, cut in half 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 handfuls of little carrots Salt and pepper

Tony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning Combine all of the ingredients in a crockpot or Dutch oven. Add a little more water if needed. Cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with cornbread. — Kelli Brian Keith

Trout chowder 1 pound boneless trout fillets, skin removed 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups milk 1 cup ranch dressing 1 package frozen broccoli, thawed 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 tsp garlic powder Paprika In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a slow cooker; add milk, dressing, fish, broccoli, cheeses and garlic powder. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until soup is bubbly and fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. — Backwoodsbound.com *email LSON your favorite recipe to news@lonestaroutdoornews.com.


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HEROES Adkins residents CASEN COX, (right) 4, and his sister, CALLIE, (left) 7, show off two Webb County trophies — a bass and a javelina.

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n Want to share hunting and fishing photos with other Lone Star Outdoor News readers? E-mail them with contact and caption information to editor@lonestaroutdoornews.com. High-resolution original jpegs only. Mail prints to Heroes, Lone Star Outdoor News, P.O. Box 551695, Dallas, TX 75355.

Baytown hunter COLE CLIFT harvested his first deer this season in South Texas on the Blackbrush Ridge Ranch with his dad, Kyle, and grandpa.

MARSHALL PAYTON, 12, shot his first coyote on Nov. 17 with a .223 M&P AR-15 while deer hunting with his dad on the family farm in Paradise.

SETH WINKELMANN, of Dallas, recently caught this sheepshead in Port Aransas.

BILLY GERKE was hunting in West Texas with his family when he took this mule deer on the last morning of the trip.

AMANDA BRANECKY, 11, shot her first buck on her grandmother’s ranch in Fayette County using a Remington .243 at 135 yards.

This big 9-point was taken by KRISTEN FAVRE on Thanksgiving day on her family farm in Land Creek.


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rising, and could be bigger than most people think. “It is hard to identify how many people are actually handfishing because when they are in a boat, there isn’t a rod or reel that could clearly identify someone.” According to one guide in Texas who wished to remain anonymous, strict enforcement of the new rules would effectively end handfishing in Texas. “You can’t noodle without one,” the guide said. “You can reach into 1,000

GRAB IT: Opponents of the new enforcement say it is much more difficult to handfish without a stick, and also presents a safety hazard. Photo by LSON.

holes, and 99 percent are deeper than your arm. You can reach 18 to 20 inches at most with just your arm. TPWD wants to stop snag-

PUBLIC MEETINGS

n The public is encouraged to comment on the regulations at Photo by TPWD.

Fork produces another monster Lake Fork keeps adding to its reputation as one of the finest bass fisheries in the country. Richard Scibek of Granbury went to Lake Fork Saturday to enjoy a day of fishing with his friend James Quisenberry. Using a black salty (a type of goldfish), Scibek caught a 16.04-pound largemouth bass that ties with another Lake Fork fish as the 22nd largest bass ever caught in Texas. The fish was 25.75 inches long and 23 inches in girth. Scibek’s fish is the largest to come from Lake Fork since 2002. On March 22, 2002, the lake produced two bass weighing 16.12 and 15.65 pounds. The 16.04-pound weight puts Scibek in the lead for Angler of the Year honors. The person catching the largest ShareLunker of the season receives a prize package from G. Loomis and, if the person is a Texas resident, a lifetime fishing license.

Lake Fork has now produced 16 bass weighing 16 pounds or more, and holds 32 spots on the list of the 50 biggest bass ever caught in Texas. (Because of a four-way tie for 50th place, there are actually 53 fish on the list.) Scibek was fishing in 54-degree water when the fish hit. “The fish never jumped,” he said. “When we got it in the boat, my fishing partner, James Quisenberry, thought it was a new lake record.” Quisenberry caught a 15.61-pounder from Lake Fork in 2010 that ties for number 37 on the Top 50 list. The fish was held for pickup at The Minnow Bucket, an official weigh and holding station. An electronic scan of the fish revealed no tag, so it was transported to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens to await the results of DNA testing to determine if it is a pure Florida largemouth bass. Pure Floridas are held for spawning, while intergrades are returned to the lake as quickly as possible. — TPWD

a series of public meetings. For a complete list of the proposed regulation changes, go to LSONews.com. March 4 Alpine – Kokernot Lodge, 400 N Harrison St. Jacksonville – Norman Activity Center, 526 E Commerce St. March 5 Dickinson – Dickinson Marine Lab, 1502 FM 517 E Fort Stockton – Pecos County Civic Center, N Hwy. 285 March 6 Dallas/Fort Worth – Cabela’s, #1 Cabela’s Dr., Allen March 7 Corpus Christi – Texas A&M Corpus Christi, NRC Rm. 1003, 6300 Ocean Dr. Van Horn – El Capitan Hotel, 100 W Broadway March 11 Lubbock – Texas Agrilife Research and Extension Center, 1102 E. FM 1294 Lufkin – Angelina County Courthouse, 159th District Courtroom, 606 E Lufkin Ave. March 12 Dalhart – Dallam County Courthouse, 414 Denver Ave. San Antonio – Lions Field Community Center, 2809 Broadway March 13 Houston – Sheldon Lake State Park Regional HQ, 14500 Garret Rd. March 14 Austin – TPWD Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Rd. Pampa – Gray County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Courtroom, 205 N Russell

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ging, but most noodlers use the stick to find tunnels and backdoors.” The guide said safety becomes a big concern when you can’t use a stick to check holes. “I can tell the difference between a clay and mud bank, and also tell how big a fish is, or if there are turtles or snakes in the hole,” he said. “I don’t feel comfortable at all without a stick.” Texas handfisherman Brady Knowlton, who helped draft legislation to make handfishing legal, said the original intent was to allow sticks to be used while noodling. “Those that supported the bill, their intention was to allow the stick to be used,” Knowlton said. “We should have been more specific in the language. TPWD is a great group, but when the law was passed in 2011, game wardens had a consensus that things had been taken out of their hands. There was a different interpretation by law enforcement and those that wrote the bill. “The way it is written, it is illegal to walk in the water with a stick in your hand.”


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DATEBOOK February 9

Kayak Angler Tournament Series Lake Bastrop (512) 719-4386 fishkats.com

Delta Waterfowl Flower Mound/ Highland Village Dinner 2380 FM 407 (214) 929-1996 deltawaterfowl.org

February 28

Troutfest 2013 Guadalupe River (512) 413-3301 grtutroutfest.org

February 16-17

Texas Gun and Knife Show Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg (830) 285-0575 texasgunandknifeshow.com

February 19-20

Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Expo Taylor County Expo Center (325) 677-7241 abilenechamber.com

February 21

Travis Avenue Baptist Church Call of the Wild Ministry Wild Game Dinner University Christian Church, Fort Worth (817) 924-4266 travis.org

February 21-24

Austin RV Expo Austin Convention Center (512) 404-4000 austinrvexpo.com

February 22-23

Houston Fishing Show George R. Brown Convention Center (713) 853-8000 houstonfishingshow.com

March 7

Dallas Safari Club Monthly Meeting Royal Oaks Country Club (972) 980-9800 biggame.org

February 15-17

March 6-10

Ducks Unlimited Boerne Banquet Kendall County Fairgrounds (210) 710-0153 ducks.org

Ducks Unlimited Whitehouse Dinner The Arbor, Tyler (903) 539-8606 ducks.org

Park Cities Quail Dinner and Auction Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas parkcitiesquail.org

March 1-3

National Wild Turkey Federation Alamo Chapter Annual Banquet Alzafar Shrine Temple (210) 789-4835 alamochapternwtf.org

Texas Dog Hunters Association Wild Hog Roundup Wilbur Baber Complex, Hallettsville (903) 926-2601 tdha.org

March 8

Texas Trophy Hunters Association TTHA’s Bucks and BBQ Cook-off National Shooting Complex, San Antonio (800) 800-3207 ttha.com

March 2

Texas Team Trail Sam Rayburn Reservoir (210) 788-4143 texasteamtrail.com

March 14

Delta Waterfowl Marshall Dinner Marshall Visual Arts Center (903) 407-2586 deltawaterfowl.org

Dallas Woods and Waters Club Monthly Meeting and Dinner Sheraton Dallas North (214) 570-8700 dwwcc.org

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Deer Breeders Corp 5th Annual New Year’s Deer Auction Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott (830) 598-8600 dbcdeer.com

February 23

Dallas Woods and Waters Club 34th Annual Banquet and Fundraiser Plano Centre (214) 570-8700 dwwcc.org

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